The Australian Border Force is looking for puppy foster carers in Geelong

The ABF Detector Dog Program (DDP) is calling on communities in the Melbourne and Greater Geelong area to help protect…

The new world-class Queenscliff Ferry Terminal honoured at Victorian Architecture Awards

A stunning addition to the Bellarine, the new Queenscliff Ferry Terminal building has been awarded a commendation in the Public…

AFL and Geelong Great Gary Ablett Jnr is auctioning his 2009 Premiership Guernsey for Charity

This year, to kick-start his international aid movement, one of AFL’s greatest players of all time, Gary Ablett Jnr has…

Ballarat’s annual Winter Festival is back with ice skating, snow falls, shimmering lights, a music festival and more

It’s time to bundle up and embrace the cold with the return of the spectacular three-week Ballarat Winter Festival. Running…

The Resilience Project is bringing its high-energy kids show 3 Happy Tricks to regional Victoria

Centred around teaching people how to be more resilient and happy every day, The Resilience Project is continuing to make…

Bluebird Foundation: Creating and delivering beautiful and diverse arts programs that make a difference

Forever used as a tool for cultural exchange, education, and expression, increasing our self-awareness and allowing us to be open…

Norlane’s iconic Waterworld is closing its doors after nearly 60 years

We’ve lost a lot of iconic buildings, destinations and businesses over the last few decades, each special in their own…

Victoria’s top tourism towns awards are celebrating the most captivating destinations our state has to offer

If you’re looking for some inspiration on where to go for your next weekend away, look no further than the…

Werribee Open Range Zoo welcomes first lion cubs in almost six years

In some adorable, heartwarming news this week, Werribee Open Range Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a healthy litter of…

Nightide is the new fire and ice-themed winter festival coming to Queenscliff this month – and it’s free

It’s time to bundle up and embrace the cold with the newest event to grace the Bellarine this winter. From…

Sydney Swans great Tadhg Kennelly is coming to Geelong for a special Men’s Health Week Evening

Celebrated around the world, Men’s Health Week (June 12-18 2023) seeks to highlight the importance of men’s health, and to…

KISS announce one final Australian farewell show in October 2023

KISS is set to make their last-ever appearance in Australia this October, giving fans one final chance to see them…

Got an olive tree? Geelong’s Community Olive Oil Project is a new way to get your own olive oil

This one’s for the local foodies in the region! An innovative community group is making it possible for Greater Geelong…

“There’s so much beautiful and amazing work, we want to throw the doors open”: Illuminate Adelaide’s 2023 program is bolder and more dynamic than ever

For those that may be unaware, the Fringe festival in Summer isn’t the only time Adelaide flexes its artistic muscle….

Got a free Saturday? Get hitched Vegas-style in Geelong with a red hot winter elopement at The Warehouse

While everyone loves attending a wedding, not everyone wants a traditional white wedding for themselves. All the decisions and the…

Score a bunch of discounts and explore window displays in central Geelong with the city’s new initiative ‘Kick On in Geelong’

We know what’ll put you in that good mood: a whole heap of discounts and deals running rampant across our…

Final Final, Wild Gloriosa to perform fundraiser gig this week for local creative Darci Dillon

The Geelong creative community is rallying behind the family and friends of local creative Darci Dillon with a fundraising evening…

Portarlington Grand Hotel named Best Hotel Accommodation & Best Redeveloped Hotel in Victoria

Of all the transformations we’ve witnessed over the past few years, the Portarlington Grand Hotel is hands down one of…

Torquay Hotel crowned as Victoria’s best live entertainment venue

The winners of the 2023 Australian Hotels Association, Victoria (AHA Vic) State Awards for Excellence – the pinnacle event of…

Beyond the ratings: The cultural impact of Australia’s Reality TV obsession

Since the first season of Big Brother debuted on our screens in 2001, the genre has become an integral part…

“This store is my love letter to Geelong”: Popcultcha Records on becoming one of Australia’s best independent record stores

There’s just something to be said about the experience of selecting a distinctive vinyl from a shelf, extracting the record…

Embrace the Magic of Port Fairy Winter Weekends, returning for three charming weekends in June and July

When winter arrives in the picturesque coastal town of Port Fairy, a sense of enchantment fills the air. Port Fairy…

Melbourne’s Axil Coffee Roasters barista crowned as best in Australia for the second year in a row

Melbourne barista Jack Simpson from Axil Coffee has been crowned the Australian Barista Champion at the ASCA National Coffee Championships,…

The Geelong Wedding Expo returns this weekend bringing together a bunch of local wedding vendors for one day only

When you first start planning your wedding, the list of things involved in the big day can feel seemingly endless….

 

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